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need help!
Thank you for promoting STEM in PPC and helping
build this great program for our Scouting Youth.
Welcome to the
STEM/NOVA PROGRAM
A PRIMER FOR PACK STEM COUNSELORS
Why STEM?
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STEM Helps Fulfill the Aims of Scouting
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“Every Scouting activity moves boys toward three
basic aims: character development, citizenship
training, and mental and physical fitness.”
 —Scoutmaster Handbook
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“Advancement is one of the eight methods used by
Scout leaders to help boys fulfill the aims of the BSA.”
 —Scoutmaster Handbook
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http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement.aspx
STEM = Advancement
2.0.0.1 It Is a Method—Not an End in Itself
2.0.0.2 Advancement Is Based on
Experiential Learning
2.0.0.3 Personal Growth Is the Primary
Goal
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http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement/Advanceme
ntDefinied.aspx
What Is Nova?
What is the Nova Awards
Program?
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A key component of BSA’s STEM initiative.
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The Nova Awards are designed to enhance
interest in the STEM fields while making it
fun for youth to learn.
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Nova Awards integrate many existing
advancements (58 “STEM” merit badges).
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These awards can earned by Cub Scouts,
Boy Scouts, and Venturers.
What is the SuperNova Awards
Program?
Challenge Scouting youth who have a greater
interest in the STEM fields to
• Experiment
• Understand the outcomes of these experiments
• Present their findings to their Supernova mentor
counselors
VS.
mentors
Counselor
Mentor
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Nova Awards
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Supernova Awards
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Within the Unit
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Across PPC
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Do not need a
background in
STEM
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STEM expert
• Career or
• Hobby/avocation share
accumulated wisdom and
experience.
Interest and commitment to STEM
Cub Scout Nova Awards
S
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Science Everywhere
Tech Talk
Swing!
1-2-3-Go!
Swing!
This module is designed to help you explore how engineering and
simple machines called levers affect your life each day.
2. Complete ONE belt loop or pin from the following list.
(Choose one that you have not already earned.)
Badminton
Mathematics
Baseball
Softball
BB-gun Shooting
Table Tennis
Fishing
Tennis
Golf
Ultimate
Hockey
3. Levers
C. With your counselor, discuss:
1. The type of lever that is involved with the motion for the belt
loop or pin you chose for requirement 2
HELP
Hints
Requirements
How do I Start Nova Awards in My
Pack?
1.
Pack Committee decides to implement
2.
Pack Committee appoints a Nova
Counselor; Counselor registers with PPC
3.
Nova Counselor becomes familiar with
the program
4.
Nova Counselor provides an introductory
overview to the Pack
How do I Start Nova Awards in My
Pack? #2
5.
Plan to complete the “Science
Everywhere” Nova award
• (or you may choose to start with another award,
there is no specified order).
• Most requirements may be completed
individually or as a Den
• Requirement 5 should be 1-1 with your
counselor.
How do I Start Nova Awards in My
Pack? #3
6.
Buy patches and pi piece devices at
the Scout Shop.
7.
When completed, present the
patch/pi to the Cub/Webelos.
8.
Continue as interest and
opportunities present themselves
Note: Nova awards are managed, counseled, and awarded within a Pack. No paperwork
need be submitted nor are records kept outside the Pack.
Individuals or Dens?
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Nova Awards may be completed as a
group with your Den or Pack (up to 10
Cubs)
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Each Nova Award can also be
completed individually.
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Pack Counselors should encourage
either route depending on interest.
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Make it FUN!
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Your Message to the Youth: career opportunities in STEM
fields are attainable, fulfilling, and interesting.
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Personal Growth : Counselors and mentors assess youth’s
readiness avoid frustrated Scouting youth
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As always, Safe Scouting: safety and supervision.
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Individually or up to a den- or patrol-size group (maximum
of 10).
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There is no set amount of time or number of sessions other
than aging out of a specific program.
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The best advice: know the youth you are working with.
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Dr. Sally Ride
Bronze medal
Wright
Brothers
Silver medal
(Must be a
registered
Venturer)
Dr. Albert
Einstein
Gold medal
(Must be a
registered
Venturer)
Venturer
Boy Scout
Dr. Bernard
Harris
Bronze medal
Dr. Luis W.
Alvarez
Wolf/Bear Cub
Scout
Bronze medal
Thomas Alva
Edison
Silver medal
Dr. Charles H.
Townes
Webelos Scout
Bronze medal
Cub Scout
For more information:
The Patriots Path Council’s STEM website
http://programs.ppbsa.org/stem/index.html
Or
PPBSA.org
Committees
STEM
Questions?
Thank you for your time today.
The PPC STEM Committee are here to help!
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